Director of Research

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Lead, scale, and mature the Beeck Center’s expanding research offering .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $80,429 - $157,239 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in applied research design, ethical practices, and data governance, with a strong focus on digital transformation and public interest technology. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multi-stakeholder projects, and communicate complex concepts effectively.

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Applied Research DesignData GovernanceHuman-Centered DesignPublic SpeakingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Qualitative MethodologiesQuantitative MethodologiesResearch Design PrinciplesHuman-Subject ProtectionInstitutional Review Board (IRB) Regulations

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AsanaSlackZoomGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Public AdministrationCivic TechnologySocial ImpactTechnology ModernizationAccessibility Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, scale, and mature the Beeck Center’s expanding research offering
Refine the strategic direction, operational systems, and methodologies for high-quality, practical, and ethical applied research
Develop research focused on digital transformation of government service delivery, including human-centered design, product management, data governance, artificial intelligence, public benefits, and institutional capacity building
Translate practitioner insights into scalable research initiatives
Establish quality control standards, participant protections, and data management standards
Define and deliver applied research approaches positioning the Beeck Center as a trusted authority in public interest technology
Collaborate with the Leadership Team, Fellows, and staff across the organization
Directly manage research staff, contractors, and Student Analysts
Work cross-functionally with Networks, Training + Technical Assistance, Operations, Business Development, and Communications
Serve as primary spokesperson for the research portfolio and represent the Beeck Center and Georgetown University at conferences, with funders, and in media or academic engagements
Report directly to the Beeck Center’s Executive Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of relevant professional experience OR equivalent experience
Proven track record designing and directing applied research initiatives within policy, public administration, data science, civic technology, or related social impact fields
Deep knowledge of research design principles, qualitative/quantitative methodologies, ethical and equitable research practices, human-subject protection, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations
Proven ability to build operational infrastructure from the ground up, manage multi-stakeholder portfolios, coordinate across matrixed functions, and navigate organizational ambiguity
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate technical or academic concepts into clear, actionable prose
Experience supervising professional staff and contractors, creating effective environments for collaboration and review, and mentoring students
Strong commitment to centering equity, serving the public interest, and building public trust in government through rigorous, evidence-driven insights
Proficiency with collaborative project management software, asynchronous communication systems, and modern digital publishing or analytics platforms, including Asana, Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace
Preferred: Graduate degree in public policy, public administration, human-centered design, or related technology and society discipline
Experience with federal, state, or local government agencies, or familiarity with public-sector service delivery, technology modernization, and procurement
Extensive public speaking, publishing, advocacy, and/or academic citation track record within the public interest technology ecosystem
Experience applying accessibility standards such as WCAG and universal design principles
Experience supervising and developing a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Remote work arrangement
Travel opportunities for team retreats, conferences, and in-person workweeks
Professional development and community involvement opportunities